Chicago mayor calls the freedom to marry in Illinois a priority
Posted on Nov 14, 2012 at 01:00 pm
Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago said that he would be pushing hard for a bill in the Illinois legislature that would extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples in Illinois. He published a letter explaining that "the time is right" for a legislative push for marriage in Illinois,
New poll in Illinois shows growth in support for the freedom to marry
Posted on Sep 28, 2012 at 02:45 pm
A new poll conducted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University finds that support for the freedom to marry among people in Illinois has grown significantly over the past two years. The institute's data shows that 43.6 percent of respondents said they support marriage for same-sex couples.
Illinois governor rallies behind marriage at Chicago Pride
Posted on Jun 26, 2012 at 03:30 pm
On Sunday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn spoke out about the freedom to marry, saying, "I think we're closer every day."
Evan Wolfson to serve as grand marshal of Chicago Pride
Posted on Jun 22, 2012 at 11:00 am
Our founder and president will be leading Chicago's 43rd annual Pride Parade on Sunday while activists build momentum for the freedom to marry in Illinois.
Illinois Attorney General requests to intervene in marriage lawsuits
Posted on Jun 04, 2012 at 10:30 am
On Friday, Lisa Madigan, Attorney General of Illinois, requested to intervene in the recent marriage lawsuits to advocate for the freedom to marry.
Illinois marks first anniversary of civil union law
Posted on Jun 01, 2012 at 10:30 am
One year ago today, a civil union law went into effect in the state of Illinois. The law has provided some of the protections that marriage affords, but it is not a substitution for marriage.
25 Illinois couples file lawsuit for the freedom to marry
Posted on May 30, 2012 at 09:50 am
This morning, Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union will announce twin lawsuits on behalf of 25 same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry in Illinois.
FEDERAL UPDATE: 3 new cosponsors of DOMA repeal
Posted on Oct 14, 2011 at 09:22 am
In the past week, Rep Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Rep Bobby Rush (D-IL), and Rep Rick Larsen (D-WA) signed on as cosponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act, bringing the total number of cosponsors to a record-breaking 128 in the House.
Illinois issues over 1,600 civil unions in the first month
Posted on Jul 12, 2011 at 10:23 am
In the month of June, over 1,600 civil unions were issued by the state of Illinois, according to statewide LGBT advocacy group, Equality Illinois.
Illinois Civil Unions Begin
Posted on Jun 03, 2011 at 11:11 am
Illinois' civil union law went into effect earlier this week. The law provides responsibilities and protections for same-sex couples and is a step towards marriage.